It's still not a given what that final cap number will be, but I also never expected Michalek to get shipped out to try and make room for Suter/Parise. I really think we're heading into a transition period on D. Several of these prospects we have will begin moving into the NHL within the next 1-3 years. Perhaps we won't be outright contenders right away, but the long-term payoff could be quite good.

jogr4909 wrote:It is stinky so far.... GMRS needs to do what he has been effective at- TRADES to meet the team needs.

I think many people are underestimating the Staal trade and the acquisition Vokoun.

Obviously the Staal trade wasn't one intended to make the team better, it was done to curb future issues. People here take this trade for granted when it could have easily been a disaster. How many times in this league have we seen top level players traded for garbage roster players and busted prospects? I'm sure we all remember the Hossa trade? That was a pretty masterful trade. Teams in the position of having to trade away one of their top players are not in the position of being picky.

Shero has been excellent and I still think people grossly underestimate the Pens getting Vokoun and how profound of an effect it will have on the team. Not many teams get to have a real goalie tandem.

Shero will do what he needs to do to fill the holes he needs to. He's also NOT in a position to just trade away pieces. Whatever trade he completes will need to be done very carefully.

My hope is that he can somehow bring in Curtis Glencross from Calgary. I'm not sure what he'd have to trade to get it, but I'd love to see it get done.

jogr4909 wrote:It is stinky so far.... GMRS needs to do what he has been effective at- TRADES to meet the team needs.

I think many people are underestimating the Staal trade and the acquisition Vokoun.

Obviously the Staal trade wasn't one intended to make the team better, it was done to curb future issues. People here take this trade for granted when it could have easily been a disaster. How many times in this league have we seen top level players traded for garbage roster players and busted prospects? I'm sure we all remember the Hossa trade? That was a pretty masterful trade. Teams in the position of having to trade away one of their top players are not in the position of being picky.

Shero has been excellent and I still think people grossly underestimate the Pens getting Vokoun and how profound of an effect it will have on the team. Not many teams get to have a real goalie tandem.

Shero will do what he needs to do to fill the holes he needs to. He's also NOT in a position to just trade away pieces. Whatever trade he completes will need to be done very carefully.

Agree on Voukoun. GMRS did get good value back on Staal in tough situation. Where I believe things are rough are not having a big D man to clear crease and hit people and a top 6 winger for Sid. GMRS and HCDB saying TK, bennett, or Tangradi for top 6 is insulting to fans at this point. There is still time though, I just would not wait till season starts.

We have zero depth at forward though. Next step is to convert some of these extra defensemen into AHL forwards who might have some upside, but get something for instead of potentially losing guys on waivers.

Also need to see Jeffrey traded for a grinder. Columbus too Letestu, someone else that sucks might be better off with Jeffrey and we need another strong 4th liner.

DelPen wrote:Organizationally wise, we are set at Defense and Goaltending.

We have zero depth at forward though. Next step is to convert some of these extra defensemen into AHL forwards who might have some upside, but get something for instead of potentially losing guys on waivers.

Also need to see Jeffrey traded for a grinder. Columbus too Letestu, someone else that sucks might be better off with Jeffrey and we need another strong 4th liner.

Being thin at forward prospect wise is not a terrible thing. Draft D, trade for forwards seems to be Shero's mantra.

Since this thread allows me to be Shero, I don't see the possibility of a trade that helps the team this year.Sure we have a nice crop of prospects at D, but none of them will bring in a legitimate young forward, who is ready to play.

There might be another minor signing before the season starts, but I think we are basically seeing the roster that will start the season.

It has worked twice now, its not something I like counting on. And we're not talking trading prospcts for nhl players, we're talking about trading guys with a couple years under their belt. Are you interested in trading Depres or Morrow in a couple years? Or are you talking Letang now? Guys with fractions of an NHL season under their belts aren't going to get it done. Proven NHLers might.